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Area B (Shawnigan Lake)

Cowichan Valley Trail – Kinsol Trestle loop from Shawnigan Beach Estates Greenbelt

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Bike touring routes & trails

Canada

British Columbia

Area B (Shawnigan Lake)

Cowichan Valley Trail – Kinsol Trestle loop from Shawnigan Beach Estates Greenbelt

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Cowichan Valley Trail – Kinsol Trestle loop from Shawnigan Beach Estates Greenbelt

06:20

66.9km

910m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 16, 2026

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Koksilah River Provincial Park

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Start point

Bus stop

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5.93 km

Burnt Bridge at Kinsol River

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Great swim after hard Mtb ride.

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12.0 km

Koksilah Ancient Forest Parking Area

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A decent sized gravel parking area off Koksilah Road. The Koksilah Ancient Forest Trailhead begins near the 8 km mark on Koksilah Road, where a gated logging road branches off …

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58.3 km

Cowichan Valley Trail

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The trail is part of the Trans Canada Trail and partly leads through almost untouched nature. Cyclists should stock up on provisions accordingly and be able to remedy any breakdowns …

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Kinsol Trestle

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The Kinsol Trestle is an old wooden railway bridge. With a length of 187 metres and a height of 44 metres, it is one of the largest and most spectacular bridges of its type.

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66.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

51.1 km

12.7 km

2.88 km

138 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

55.5 km

5.43 km

4.68 km

1.31 km

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Highest point (550 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

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Friday 22 May

23°C

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13 %

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Cowichan Valley Trail – Kinsol Trestle loop from Shawnigan Beach Estates Greenbelt

Burnt Bridge at Kinsol River

Koksilah Ancient Forest Parking Area

Cowichan Valley Trail

Kinsol Trestle

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